Gay Frogs: A Deep Dive on HackerTube: recommended by 2 Hacker News commenters across 2 separate months, 2021–2023.
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A long video essay on the claim that chemicals such as atrazine are feminizing frogs. It covers the science, the EPA and the role of chemical companies.
Cited as support for the claim that chemicals affect amphibian sex and as an example of corporate influence over regulation.
“(this whole video is a gem, but ~13:30 is the relevant bit)”
5 Hacker News comments link this video. Each one links back to its thread.
It's even worse: the chemical companies also get to dictate what science is allowed to be considered. ▶ this video (this whole video is a gem, but ~13:30 is the relevant bit)
in “Inert pesticide ingredients in may be more toxic to bees than scientists thought” · View on HN
As ridiculous as it is, this one is very likely true. For a thorough review, see ”Gay Frogs: A Deep Dive” by Oki’s Weird Stories: ▶ this video
in “Review of 17α-ethynylestradiol in water across 32 countries: Estrogenic effects” · View on HN
It seems to me that the EPA has been totally captured by corporate interests. It's hard to listen to stories about decisions they've made, for example approving Atrazine[0] despite the protests of the scientific advisors, and have any confidence that they'll actually make a meaningful impact. [0] ▶ this video
in “‘Forever Chemicals’ Deserve Far More EPA Scrutiny” · View on HN
Another example of what is possibly blatant regulatory capture over toxic chemicals in american water supplies: ▶ this video
in “Study finds alarming levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in US mothers’ breast milk” · View on HN
The frog one isn't far from the truth: ▶ this video If you spout out every random conspiracy theory you know, some of the things you say will be true.
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